Quebec Small Firms Pay Tax Up to Five Times Larger
A study by the FCEI shows Quebec’s smallest businesses pay tax rates up to five times higher than larger firms, highlighting a significant fiscal disparity that could affect growth and employment.
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Quebec Revives Pandemic Business Aid Program
Quebec's government will reactivate the financial support measures used during the COVID‑19 pandemic to aid businesses, aiming to provide relief six years after the health crisis.
Former PQ MLA René Gauvreau Joins Québec solidaire in Camille-Laurin
René Gauvreau, a former Parti Québécois MNA, announced his candidacy for Québec solidaire in Montreal's Camille‑Laurin riding, challenging current PQ leader Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon.
Santé Québec Secures Land for New Maisonneuve‑Rosemont Hospital
Santé Québec bought a Montreal site for 30 million dollars to build a new Maisonneuve‑Rosemont hospital, advancing the province's plan to expand health‑care facilities in the area.
Researchers Hunt Quebec’s Oldest White Pine in Lanaudière
Researchers in Lanaudière are surveying the region to locate Quebec’s oldest white pine and determine its age, aiming to add a significant data point to the province’s forest history.
Quebec Police Watchdog Opens Probe into Fatal Crash After Alleged Chase
Quebec's police watchdog has opened an investigation into a fatal crash that followed an alleged police chase in early August 2026, examining whether police actions contributed to the tragedy. The inquiry will assess pursuit protocols and any procedural shortcomings.
Quebec Prohibits Wearing Hells Angels Insignia
Quebec’s Minister of Public Security signed a decree banning the wearing of Hells Angels insignia, making the display of the gang’s symbols illegal province‑wide. The measure adds to ongoing law‑enforcement actions against the outlaw motorcycle club.
E-scooter riders on Laval highway spark safety outcry
Two riders were seen on Highway 125 South in Laval using electric scooters, violating Quebec’s ban on e‑scooters on highways and sparking safety concerns and calls for stricter enforcement.
PQ Nominates Radio X Journalist, Sparks Local Mayoral Criticism
The Parti Québécois nominated a Radio X journalist as its candidate in Charlevoix–Côte-de-Beaupré, prompting the mayor of La Malbaie to label the move a political strategy and leading the former mayor of Saint‑Siméon to announce he will not vote for the party.
Montreal Entrepreneur Converts Knotweed Into Lemonade
Montreal entrepreneur Isabelle Martineau began turning harvested Japanese knotweed into lemonade in Abercorn, Quebec, on August 22, 2026, as a method to help eradicate the invasive plant.
Quebec Minister Prohibits Hells Angels Insignia Amid Crackdown
Quebec’s Minister of Internal Security, Ian Lafrenière, signed a decree on August 21, 2026 banning the public display of Hells Angels insignia as part of a wider provincial crackdown on the gang.
E-scooter Riders on Laval Highway Raise Safety Concerns
Two people rode electric scooters on Laval's Highway 125, violating Quebec's ban on e‑scooters on highways and prompting renewed calls for stricter regulations and enforcement.
CAQ Announces Five Candidates for Greater Montreal
The Coalition Avenir Québec announced five candidates for the upcoming provincial election in Greater Montreal, with three on the Island of Montreal and two in Laval, as part of its campaign preparations.
Quebec Prohibits Hells Angels Insignia in New Decree
Quebec’s Ministry of Public Security, led by Ian Lafrenière, issued a decree on August 21, 2026, banning the wearing of Hells Angels insignia as part of a crackdown on the outlaw motorcycle gang. The measure aims to limit the gang’s visibility and support ongoing law‑enforcement efforts.
Former PQ MP Gauvreau Runs for Québec solidaire in Camille‑Laurin
René Gauvreau, a former Parti Québécois MNA, announced his candidacy for Québec solidaire in Montreal’s Camille‑Laurin riding, challenging incumbent PQ leader Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon.
Search for Quebec's Oldest White Pine Focuses on Lanaudière
Researchers are examining the Lanaudière region to determine if it hosts Quebec's oldest white pine, part of a provincial effort to identify the longest‑living tree of the species.
Entrepreneur Converts Invasive Knotweed into Lemonade in Quebec
Isabelle Martineau of Abercorn, Quebec, is converting invasive Japanese knotweed into lemonade, aiming to reduce the plant's spread while creating a marketable product. The project ties removal efforts to a consumable beverage, supporting broader ecological goals in the region.
Montreal Resident Turns Invasive Knotweed Into Lemonade
Isabelle Martineau of Abercorn, Quebec, is processing invasive Japanese knotweed into lemonade to help eradicate the species, offering a novel reuse method amid provincial control efforts.
Santé Québec Acquires Land for New Maisonneuve‑Rosemont Hospital
On August 21, 2026, Santé Québec bought land for $30 million to build a new Maisonneuve‑Rosemont Hospital in Montreal, advancing the province’s plan to expand health services.
Researchers Seek Age of Quebec’s Oldest White Pine
Scientists in Lanaudière are investigating the exact age and location of Quebec’s potentially oldest white pine, using standard tree‑dating methods to clarify which tree holds the province’s seniority.
